Earthquake Statistics for Waikato

This page provides an overview of the earthquake statistics for the Waikato region, including the total counts over various time periods and magnitude distributions.

Total Earthquakes

Period Total
Last 24h 9
Last Week 23
Last Month 127
Last Year 1160
Total 1160

Magnitude Distribution

Magnitude Count Percentage
<1 0 0%
1 595 51.3%
2 496 42.8%
3 65 5.6%
4 4 0.3%
5 0 0%
6 0 0%
7 0 0%

Biggest Earthquakes

Magnitude Date Location City
4.9 Jul 30, 2025 05:27 6 km N of Turangi, New Zealand Tūrangi
4.2 Mar 25, 2025 21:00 17 km N of Tokoroa, New Zealand Ngatira
4.1 Jun 12, 2025 07:37 15 km west of Rotorua Mamaku
4.0 May 25, 2025 01:38 NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND Mokai
3.8 Mar 23, 2025 05:17 25 km west of Taupo Mokai
3.7 Aug 13, 2025 06:24 20 km north-west of Taupo Mokai
3.7 Jul 20, 2025 13:49 20 km north of Tokoroa Putāruru
3.7 Sep 13, 2025 09:08 NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND Guthrie
3.7 Jul 29, 2025 18:03 20 km north-west of Mokau Awakino
3.7 Jun 29, 2025 04:59 45 km east of Turangi Tarawera
3.6 Feb 15, 2025 18:53 25 km south of Rotorua Guthrie
3.6 Apr 19, 2025 17:57 NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND Mokai
3.6 Mar 30, 2025 12:23 40 km south-east of Taupo Rangitaiki
3.6 May 25, 2025 00:25 25 km north-east of Ohakune Whakapapa Village
3.5 Jul 08, 2025 12:42 15 km west of Taupo Kinloch
3.5 Sep 04, 2025 03:25 20 km south of Taupo Waitahanui
3.5 May 19, 2025 08:25 10 km west of Te Awamutu Puketotara
3.5 May 27, 2025 18:24 30 km west of Murupara Reporoa
3.4 Feb 21, 2025 18:09 35 km west of Taupo Mokai
3.4 Sep 19, 2025 11:37 25 km north-west of Taupo Mokai